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Our sympathies go to the Friends & Family of local notable restaurateur Kenny Spilfolgel -1952-2026.
See Carmel Pine Cone page 21 HERE
- Snapshot of City Council's Monday & Tuesday Meetings
Find slides, reports, video links and additional findings on CRA links
- Water Allocation Refinements - next steps, agency outreach - HERE
- Funding/Revenue Options explored including Sales & TOT Tax received Council feedback - HERE
- FY26/27 Capital Improvement Programs updates reviewed - HERE
- FY26/27 Proposed City Fees guidance provided - directionally OK'd with downward adjustments needed on tree maintenance fees. - HERE
- AW Shucks Use Permits Appeal of prior decision - Council OK'd existing use - HERE (cover article in Carmel Pine Cone)
- 1st Review of potential TOT Increase Ballot Measure - HERE - generally positive support by Council.
- Upcoming - Tuesday April 14 9:30 AM - Activities Commission - including proposal for Car Week Paid Parking - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Full Agenda Details HERE
HERE are the details; deadline likely to be extended
NOTEWORTHY - Catch up on initial likely City Council Candidates for our November Ballots! See cover article of this week's Carmel Pine Cone - HERE
Seeking your Nominations NOW - for the
CRA - Carmel-by-the-Sea - Business of the Year!
In an ongoing effort to acknowledge resident-serving Carmel-by-the-Sea businesses and services, the Carmel Residents Association presents a Certificate of Appreciation to select businesses. The honored business is recognized at the CRA Annual Meeting, this year set for Thursday May 20th.
To be considered, a nominee must hold a business license issued by the City of Carmel. This excludes a city agency or non-profit organization. Please submit your nomination to [email protected] by no later than April 22nd for consideration. Please email your nominations with what you know including the business name, the business owner, how they contribute to community, their philanthropy, their customer service, their innovation & excellence, finally their longevity and location.
To learn more about these business recognitions in recent years, and over the decades visit this CRA program webpage HERE. And our CRA Annual Meeting webpage HERE.
More Great Local Activities - Always
- April 9-12 – Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival, Details HERE
- April 11-12 – Whalefest in Monterey, Details HERE
- April 16 - Carmel's "Third Thursday" 4-7PM in Devendorf Park, live music, food, and fun (for adults and kids alike), Details HERE
- April 18 – Carmel’s 4th Annual Earth & Arbor Day 10am-2pm in Devendorf Park, Details HERE
- April 25 – Carmel Prepares – Wildfires 10AM in Carpenter Hall, Details HERE
- April 26 – Big Sur Marathon, Details HERE
- April 28 – CPLF’s (Carmel Public Library Foundation) Annual Fundraiser – The Pursuit of Liberty and America’s 250-Year Battle Over Power – 8PM in Sunset Center Main Auditorium - Details HERE
- April 29th - City's Objective Design & Development Standards - Workshop #3
Sign up early to participate in the
May 30th City Wide Evacuation Drill - HERE
Below from our Police Chief Todd Trayer - verbatim!
"Here is how it will work. First, we have started a campaign to get as many people signed up for Alert Monterey’s notifications (https://www.readymontereycounty.org/prepare/stay-informed).
Then, on May 30th, 2026, at around 9:00 a.m. those signed up and those who are in the Department of Emergency Management’s system will receive an Evacuation Drill alert. ...
Participants will be guided toward a Safe Zone where they will park or be dropped off by the shuttle. They will be surveyed and receive entries to a raffle drawing. All participants and the community will be invited to Devendorf Park between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for a Safety Fair. There will be food and booths from your safety-related teams to provide the latest information. MST, SPCA, Monterey/Carmel Fire, Carmel-by-the Sea PD, CHP, VIPS, CERT, Dept. of Emergency Management, the Red Cross, and even FireWise Councils will be present to answer questions. ..."
More great Village opportunities, monthly and more!
- Carmel by the Sea - Farmers Market, weekly every Thursday 10am-2pm surrounding Devendorf Park HERE . CRA hosts a table at Farmers Market the last Thursday each month Jan-Oct - stop by!
- Carmel Art Walk, every second Saturday from 4-7pm. Details HERE
- Mission Trail Nature Preserve - Weedies - every second Saturday morning 9-noon volunteers gather - Details HERE
- Carmel's "Third Thursday" 4-7PM in Devendorf Park, live music, food, and fun (for adults and kids alike) March through October as weather permits.
- CRA's Beach Cleanup - every third Saturday 9:30-noon, March - October, at the west end of Ocean Avenue - Details HERE
- Local Organization Programs:
Carmel Womans Club hosts 1st & 3rd Monday programs, October - June. Details HERE.
Carmel Foundation also provides an array of programs - something for everyone. Details HERE
- Local Theaters+:
Sunset Center - Event Calendar HERE
iCantori - Event Calendar HERE
Monterey Symphony - programs year round, in April too. Details HERE
Cherry Center Theater - Event Calendar HERE
Pac Rep Theaters Event Calendar HERE ...and see below
Save these Dates - for CRA Hosted Events - May through December!
- Wednesday May 20th - CRA's Members - Annual Meeting with Sunset Center Management Behind the Scenes our Guest Speakers - at Carmel Woman's Club 5:30-7:30, with light food & beverages provided. Details HERE.
- Saturday August 1st CRA, Carmel High & Padre Parents - Rummage Sale with drop off days July 29-31. Details coming shortly. Save your slightly used items til then!
- Saturday September 12th - CRA's Annual Feast in the Forest - held annually at Pebble Beach Indian Village 4:00-7:00. Details HERE
- Tuesday September 15th - CRA Host's - Carmel City Council Candidates Forum at Carmel Woman's Club 5:30-7:30, held every 2 years! Details HERE
- Thursday December 3rd - CRA Host's the Annual Gala - Once again, as requested, will be held at Anton & Michel's. Prior Year's Gala details can be found HERE.
REMINDER
Our Amazing Coastal Waters - Use caution when there are high winds and surf.
Our Coastal Waters are enticing, beautiful, entertaining, rejuvenating and full of great wildlife. Sadly, as has been covered in the news there have been people lost at sea from our local beaches - within a very few miles of our Village. Please follow these recommendations as you enjoy these waters.
READ THIS Monterey County Coastal Safety Guide.
Thanks to all who've renewed their 2026 CRA Membership. The 2026 membership benefit VIP Cards were postal mailed to current Members. If you have any questions regarding your membership, renewals, email [email protected] or call 650-740-3477.
Check out the newly updated April 2026 listing of great offers and discounts from local businesses listed HERE.
We provide the latest current information and resources on our CRA Website for our Members and our Residents, in our Village and beyond! This includes our calendar, documents, publications, current info on Hot Topics, links to other Village sources and organizations and so much more. Your suggestions are always welcome!
This and every past email "News You Can Use" and the printed CRA Voice Newsletters can be found on our Archives page HERE.
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